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PATIENTCARE: Assessment and education of patients must begin as soon as they are diagnosed as having HIV infection. Obtaining a careful history of the patient's normal nutritional intake and activity level provides the baseline for nutritional instruction. Patients are encouraged to maintain the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for all foods by following MyPyramid; protein intake of 1 to 2 g/kg of ideal body weight and vitamin and mineral intake three to four times the RDA are also encouraged. Small frequent feedings, good oral hygiene, limited fluids with meals, and the use of preferred foods are helpful strategies in countering anorexia. A written schedule may help the patient adhere to the recommended plan for intake. Any increase in exercise or activity must be accompanied by an increase in food intake.

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(ān′hŭm) [East African, to saw] Spontaneous loss of fingers or toes, typically occurring in Africa, due to the formation of a fissured, constricting band forming around the digit. SYN: spontaneous dactylolysis.

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(ār) [Gr. aēr, air] The invisible, tasteless, odorless mixture of gases surrounding the earth. Air at sea level consists of approx. 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen by volume. The remaining constituents are water ...